BARMM Scholarship 2025 For College Students | Apply Now

ByCareers Filipino Team

The BARMM Scholarship 2025 – BASE and BASE-MERIT Scholarship programs are open to apply for all eligible and interested Filipino college students. The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently announced the launch of BARMM Scholarship for the CY 2025 via a Facebook post on January 15, 2025.

BARMM Scholarship 2025

BARMM means Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has started calling in applications for its 2025 Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education – BASE and BASE-Merit Scholarship programs.

Scholarship Programs

The BARMM Scholarship program is administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). The goal of BARMM Scholarship is to encourage deserving students to pursue higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The two programs covered under BARMM Scholarship are as follows

  • BASE Scholarship program
  • BASE – Merit Scholarship program

BARMM Scholarship BASE Program

BASE Scholarship means Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education scholarship program. The BASE Scholarship is awarded to well-deserving students of Senior High School graduate class to enable them pursue higher education or training in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scholarship Benefits

BARMM Scholars who qualify for BASE program will receive a total of PHP 80,000.00 per annum Cash Assistance as scholarship benefits.

The scholarship money will be deposited in 10 installments of PHP 8,000.00 per month into the awardee’s bank account in the last week of every month from the starting month of 1st semester, class of school year.

The scholarship amount can be used to cover the following:

  • Tuition and other school fees
  • Book Expenses
  • Monthly Living Expenses
  • Clothing Expenses
  • Transportation Expenses

Who can apply for Scholarship

Following is the list of eligibility criteria required to apply for BARMM BASE Scholarship program:

  • The applicant must be a Natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of BARMM at least six (6) months prior the application of months and;
  • STEM strand: all students belonging to the graduating class;
  • For Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class: 90% GWA during the Grade 12 of 1st semester;
  • Shall not a recipient of other scholarship programs;
  • The applicant must be of good moral character and in good health;
  • Do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate units;
  • Shall have passed the BASE qualifying examination; and
  • Must be enrolled in the BASE program Priority Courses.

Documentary Requirements

Following is the list of documents required to apply for BARMM BASE Scholarship program:

  1. Certificate of Good Moral Character (Form B1)
  2. Certificate of Good Health (Medical Doctor’s Certification)
  3. Principal’s Certification
    • The applicant belongs to the graduating Grade 12 senior high school- STEM strand
    • Applicant belongs to the NON-STEM strand class strand senior high school graduating class; 90% GWA during the Grade 12 (1st semester)
  4. Certificate of Residency; and
  5. Certification from Registrar’s Office not a recipient of any scholarship

Priority Courses of Study

Following is the list of priority courses eligible for the BARMM BASE Scholarship program:

  • BS Agribusiness
  • BS Agribusiness Management
  • BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship
  • BS Agricultural Biotechnology
  • BS Agricultural Engineering
  • BS Agricultural Economics
  • BS Agricultural Education
  • BS Agricultural Extension
  • BS Agricultural Technology
  • BS Agriculture
  • BS Agroforestry
  • BS Agronomy
  • BS Animal Science
  • BS Animal Science/Husbandry Development
  • BS Applied Mathematics
  • BS Applied Physics
  • BS Basic Medical Sciences
  • BS Biology
  • BS Clothing Technology
  • BS Community Nutrition
  • BS Computer Engineering
  • BS Computer Science
  • BS Economics
  • BS Electrical Engineering
  • BS Electronics Design Engineering
  • BS Environmental Management
  • BS Environmental Planning
  • BS Environmental Planning, Major in Disaster Risk Management
  • BS Environmental Planning and Management
  • BS Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
  • BS Environmental Science
  • BS Fisheries
  • BS Fine Arts major in Industrial Design
  • BS Forestry
  • BS Industrial Design
  • BS Information and Communications Technology
  • BS Information System
  • BS Information Technology/Systems
  • BS Marine Biology
  • BS Mathematics
  • BS Medical Laboratory Science
  • BS Medical Technology
  • BS Microbiology
  • BS Nutrition
  • BS Pharmacy (4-year program)
  • BS Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • BS Physics
  • BS Psychology
  • BS Radiologic Technology
  • BS Sanitary Engineering
  • BS Speech Pathology/ Speech Language-Pathology
  • BS Sports Science
  • BSED Biological Sciences*
  • BSED Major in Biological Sciences
  • BSED Major in Biology
  • BSED Major in General Sciences
  • BSED Major in Mathematics and Science
  • BSED Major in Physical Sciences
  • BSED Major in Physics
  • BSED Major in Sciences
  • BSED Major in TLED with Specialization in IT
  • BSED Physics-Mathematics

BARMM Scholarship BASE-MERIT Program

BASE-MERIT Scholarship means Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education Merit scholarship program. The BASE-MERIT Scholarship is awarded to students with high aptitude in science and mathematics and are willing to pursue highly technical courses in the fields of science and technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scholarship Benefits

BARMM Scholars who qualify for BASE-MERIT program will receive a total of PHP 200,000.00 per annum Cash Assistance as scholarship benefits.

The scholarship money will be deposited in 10 installments of PHP 20,000.00 per month into the awardee’s bank account in the last week of every month from the starting month of 1st semester, class of school year.

The scholarship amount can be used to cover the following:

  • Tuition and other school fees
  • Book Allowance
  • Monthly Living Allowance
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Transportation Expenses

For students looking for other scholarships, check out Ongoing College Scholarships.

Who can apply for Scholarship

Following is the list of eligibility criteria required to apply for BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship program:

  1. The applicant must be a Natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of BARMM at least six (6) months prior the application of months and;
  2. All Member of the STEM strand Senior High School graduating class;
  3. For Non-STEM strand senior high school graduating class: 90% GWA during the Grade 12 of 1st semester;
  4. Shall not a recipient of other scholarship programs;
  5. The applicant must be of good moral character and in good health;
  6. Do not have any post-secondary or undergraduate units;
  7. Shall have passed the BASE-MERIT qualifying examination; and
  8. Must be enrolled in the BASE-MERIT Priority Courses.

Documentary Requirements

Following is the list of documents required to apply for BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship program:

  1. The applicants must be accomplished the form A-H
    • All applicant belongs to the graduating Grade 12 senior high school-STEM strand
    • Applicant belongs to the NON-STEM strand class strand senior high school graduating class; 90% GWA during the Grade 12 (1st semester)
  2. Certificate of Residency; and
  3. Certification from Registrar’s Office not a recipient of any scholarship

Priority Courses of Study

Following is the list of priority courses eligible for the BARMM BASE-MERIT Scholarship program:

  • BS Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
  • BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering/BS Agricultural Chemistry
  • BS Applied Mathematics major in Mathematical Finance*
  • BS Applied Physics with Applied Computer System*
  • BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering*
  • BS Statistics/BS Applied Statistics
  • BS Architecture
  • BS Astronomy
  • BS Astronomy Technology
  • BS Biochemistry
  • BS Biological Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
  • BS Biotechnology*
  • BS Ceramics Engineering
  • BS Chemical Engineering
  • BS Chemical Process Technology*
  • BS Chemistry
  • BS Chemistry Major in Business*
  • BS Chemistry with Applied Computer Systems
  • BS Chemistry with Materials Science and Engineering*
  • BS Cyber Security*
  • BS Data Science
  • BS Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • BS Electromechanical Technology
  • BS Energy Systems and Management
  • BS Environmental Engineering
  • BS Food Science and Technology
  • BS Food Technology
  • BS Forensic Sciences*
  • BS Geodetic Engineering
  • BS Geography
  • BS Geology
  • BS Geothermal Engineering
  • BS Health Sciences
  • BS Human Biology*
  • BS Industrial Engineering
  • BS Industrial Management Engineering-Information Technology*
  • BS Industrial Pharmacy
  • BS Instrumentation and Control Engineering
  • BS Life Sciences
  • BS Management Information Systems*
  • BS Manufacturing Engineering/Management-Biomedical Engineering*
  • BS Manufacturing Engineering-Management w/ specialization in
  • Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering*
  • BS Marine / Maritime Engineering
  • BS Marine Science
  • BS Materials Engineering
  • BS Mechanical Engineering/Technology
  • BS Mechanical Engineering major in Mechatronics
  • BS Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering*
  • BS Medical Sciences
  • BS Metallurgical Engineering
  • BS Meteorology
  • BS Mining Engineering
  • BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • BS Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • BS Neuroscience*
  • BS Nutrition & Dietetics
  • BS Packaging Engineering
  • BS Petroleum Engineering
  • BS Pharmacy major in Clinical Pharmacy (5-year program)
  • BS Physical Therapy
  • BS Pre-med Physics
  • BS Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • BS Public Health
  • BSED Major in Chemistry
  • BSED Biology-Chemistry*
  • BSED Physics-Chemistry*
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Application Period

  • The BARMM Scholarship 2025 is ongoing and is open to apply now.
  • The deadline date to apply for BARMM Scholarship is March 31, 2025.

Please note that the Examination Date is scheduled for April 2025.

How to Apply for BARMM Scholarship

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for BARMM Scholarship BASE and BASE-MERIT Programs by visiting the online application portal.

Links to Application form are available at: https://chedscholarship.org/barmm-scholarship/

BARMM Scholarship Application Process

Here is an easy 3 step application process to apply for BARMM Scholarship:

  1. Download and Complete the Form:
    • Download the BASE/BASE-Merit Application Form for 2025.
    • Fill out the form, then scan and save it as a PDF file.
  2. Online Submission:
    • Visit Online Submission Portal
    • Upload your completed application form along with the other required documents.
  3. Submit Hard Copies:
    • Submit the printed documents to the nearest MOST Provincial Office. The contact information is provided in the link above.

Where to Submit Documents

Submit the documents at the Provincial Science Technology office.

For more information or queries – Visit or Contact the following:

  • Regional Office, Bangsamoro Government Center, Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City, 9600
  • Phone Nos.: 09068039911/09613140002
  • Landline: (064) 4425-171
  • Website: https://most.bangsamoro.gov.ph/science-education-scholarships-grants/
  • Email: [email protected]

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[Reference: Ministry of Science and Technology]